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TKR #2..... Lessons I am learning
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 20 12:25pm | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
I wanted to thank all in this forum for their help with my concern about having a root canal 5 days shy of 3 months after knee replacement. I did some research and found a specialist a four hour drive away who does laser root canals. This procedure, according to my research, is supposed to yield less secondary infections. Good news was delivered at my appointment with the specialist. The tooth root looked fine and at this time no root canal is needed. Tooth sensitivity could have been the issue. I wanted everyone to know that the specialist said if you can wait for a year after a joint replacement it’s best, unless, of course, it’s an emergency situation. I’m super relieved and wanted to pass along this info. Good luck to all going thru knee replacements..
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@cstucky and @4russcoll ......Thank you both for the updates. You are right....there seem to be different regulations and protocols. I finally had my first post-surgery appointment last week. Everything was fine and I understand why a TKR has much more risk of infection than hand surgery. However, the dentist is the one that brought up the issue, not the surgeon. Some dentists would prefer that you visit them before your TKR to make sure nothing gets overlooked. She assured me that there were no threats to my new knee.
Chris